Ranch guide

The grandeur of the National Park on your horizon.

Panoramic view of the Saltos do Rio Preto in Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, with canyon and green forest

Ranch guide · The concierge's picks

The vastness of the Chapada, from your retreat.

Distances measured from our gate on the GO-118, trail times and practical tips, so you can plan your days without hurry and without crowds.

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  26. Concierge tip Stream in the neighbouring reserve A few minutes by car 200 m trail, unmarkedReserve area (RPPN)Not recommended for children Ask the concierge for the map →

Relief map · distances from the ranch gate

Next 7 days at the ranch

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Complete guide

Every attraction, with its own page

Nearly all with the distance measured from our gate and, where we have checked it, the entrance fee, the trail and whether it works with children. Each name leads to the full page.

Gallery

The waters of the Chapada in pictures

  • Papagaio waterfall at dusk, with golden clouds reflected in the water flowing over the rocks
    Papagaio Waterfall
  • Macaquinhos waterfall dropping between rocks into a crystal-clear pool in Chapada dos Veadeiros
    Macaquinhos Complex
  • Poço Encantado waterfall with several drops over the rocks and a natural pool for swimming
    Poço Encantado
  • Cordovil waterfall sanctuary in Chapada dos Veadeiros, with clear water and rock formations
    Cordovil Sanctuary

When to come

Two seasons, two Chapadas

The rains, October to April

In the wet months the Cerrado turns green and the waterfalls run fuller — even the ranch's seasonal stream starts flowing again.

The dry season, May to September

Clear skies day after day, a golden landscape and easier dirt roads. It's also the season for the attractions that only operate in the dry.

Stargazing & the night sky

The Milky Way, straight from the deck.

Far from the city lights, the sky in the hills gets truly dark. On clear nights the Milky Way shows to the naked eye, and you watch it from your own deck, with the fire lit and the hot tub warm.

Where to eat

Three tables we recommend

  • Alto Paraíso

    Café com Graça

    A charming café with artisanal creations both sweet and savory — our favorite way to start the day.

  • Vila de São Jorge

    Santo Cerrado

    Risottos built on Cerrado flavors, like baru nut, in a rustic, cozy setting.

  • Vila de São Jorge

    Quintal do Cavaleiro

    Regional, creative, heartfelt cooking in the village of São Jorge.

See the complete guide: where to eat in Chapada dos Veadeiros →

Guests

“It feels like staying at a lodge in the Atacama — but in the middle of our breathtaking Chapada dos Veadeiros.”

Gustavo Henrique · Trip.com

Your base in the Chapada.

Spend the whole day out and come back to the fire pit, the tub and the starry sky of the ranch.

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